[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 31 (Thursday, February 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E147]
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     HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER PINE BLUFF MAYOR, CAROLYN ROBINSON

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 18, 2021

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Former Mayor of Pine Bluff, Carolyn Robinson. Mayor Robinson passed 
away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, leaving behind a legacy of service 
to her community.
  Elected the first female city council member in 1978, Robinson became 
the first female Mayor of Pine Bluff, serving two terms from 1984 to 
1992. She was described by her colleagues in public service as a 
trailblazer who broke all the barriers to best serve her city.
  Born August 6, 1936, in nearby Cornerstone, Mayor Robinson graduated 
from Altheimer High School. In 1960, she married Fred Robinson, and 
together, they raised three children, Renee, Tina, and Robbie. With 
three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, she was known as a 
committed family woman.
  I take this time today to honor the life of service exemplified by 
Mayor Carolyn Robinson. I thank her and her family for their dedication 
to our fellow citizens and our beloved Fourth District.

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